Fourteen-year-old Jacob Borg has recently won the Kart Racing Winter Championship 2003, making him the youngest driver ever to win this competition.
Some 30 drivers took part in this year's Winter Championship. Borg accomplished seven pole positions, out of 12 races, four wins and managed five fastest laps.
"I took up kart driving at a young age and love competition races," said Borg. "This championship has given me a greater impetus and today I am even more determined to pursue my ambition abroad under the right tutorship.
"My intensive training at SRS Racing Kart School, last September, was a stepping stone for my future career. With the help of my sponsor, Kinnie, I am able to develop my professional training in motor sport."
His knowledge of kart driving, in fact, left a remarkable impression with his instructors at SRS Racing Kart School in UK.
Former British champion and SRS director, Stuart Ziemelis, who was recently in Malta, said Borg's handling of his kart was exceptional and showed great commitment.
Kinnie Brand Executive, Joanne Scerri Valentino said: "We are pleased with our commitment to sponsor Jacob's training. Kinnie plays an important role in developing the growth of sports in Malta."
Borg started kart racing at the age of 10 and in a short span he already holds a list of achievements. His ambition is to reach the professional standard and venture into the Formula One world.
He is the champion of the Schweppes Championship 2000, the Junior Championship 2000 and the Youth Championship 2001 - obtaining first placing in all three. On many occasions, he competed among older and more experience drivers. He placed fifth in the Summer Championship 2002.
At Whilton Mill Kart Club in UK, Borg participated as a novice in the Club Championship Race Meeting together with 28 regulars and nine other novices.
As a rule, he always had to start from the back of the grid. He will continue to be classified as a novice until he competes in four other races in the UK.
In the UK, Borg achieved the four heats required and made it straight to the final, obtaining an excellent placing to earn the 'Best Novice of the Day' award.
On his completion of the course, also backed by Kinnie, Borg successfully obtained his kart racing licence from the Motor Sports Association that allows him to race in any UK circuit.